McHenry Community High School

Congratulations to MCHS alum Andrew Schwartz, who graduated Army basic training on Oct. 22 at Fort Jackson. Thank you for your service!

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West Campus Student Council members decorated the school last week to thank hard-working teachers.

Don't forget to #WearAMask this weekend! #WarriorsWearMasks156

WarriorEDU podcast: This week's episode features English Instructor and former theater director Heidie Dunn talking to Dr. Prickett and Mrs. Pelletier about her journey as an educator. Listen here: https://bit.ly/36xDI0W

Congratulations to MCHS senior Lauren Sena for signing the NCAA National Letter of Intent to play softball at Valparaiso University. Sena is one of several MCHS students to sign letters Wednesday, an official signing day.

Please click on the link below to learn more about English Instructor Leah Nolan, the September Staff Member of the Month for East Campus. https://bit.ly/2GS37JQ

Please click on the link below to learn more about math Instructor Stefanie Lukas, the September Staff Member of the Month for West Campus. https://bit.ly/3pnhBD5

We can all do our part of help slow the spread of germs. Please #WearAMask. #WarriorsWearMasks

Warrior Pet Parade: East and West student councils are inviting students and staff to post photos of their special friends on social media. Search with the hashtags #WeeklyWarriorEast and #WeeklyWarriorWest to see Warrior pets!

Congratulations to MCHS Class of 2020 graduate Aidan Ferguson for enlisting in the U.S. Marines Corps. His enlistment comes as the U.S. Marines Corps celebrates its 245th birthday.

MCHS seniors: This week is Meet McHenry County College Week! Virtual presentations are planned at 6 p.m each night, including sessions on admissions and financial aid, disability services, apprenticeships and more. https://buff.ly/3kEXflV

Congratulations to MCHS senior Brooke Langfeld, who recently met all standards to enlist into the Illinois Army National Guard as an 88M Motor Transport Operator. In addition, the Illinois Guard Grant will pay tuition as Brooke pursues a career in law enforcement.

Please enjoy this Daily Herald article about MCHS alum Madison Loewe's journey to her manufacturing career. A new Manufacturing Pathways Consortium organization, of which MCHS is a part, is working attract more young people like her to manufacturing jobs. https://bit.ly/2I3Nccd

This weekend, don't forget to #WearAMask. #WarriorsWearMasks156

Student journalists are featuring MCHS educators in a series of profiles in The Orange Scoop, a news section for Introduction to Journalism students. Check them out! https://themchenrymessenger.com/category/scoop/

Please enjoy this preview article of the West fall play, "The Living," in the student-produced McHenry Messenger. The play, which opens tonight, is a look at London in 1665 when people were dealing with the bubonic plague. https://themchenrymessenger.com/the-show-must-go-on/

West Key Club members, parents, and McHenry Kiwanis members spent Thursday evening at Feed My Starving Children packing food for those in need. Everyone enjoyed themselves, and appreciated being able to serve again.

PHOTO RETAKES: VIP photographers will be at the buildings Nov. 11 and Nov. 12 for any student who has not yet had a yearbook photo taken, or anyone who wants a retake. For details, click: https://bit.ly/2I4KxP3

Please do your part to help slow the spread of germs. #WearAMask #WarriorsWearMasks156